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A present diagnosis of ADD/ADHD requires a formal letter from a psychiatrist or a family MD and a psychological test that proves the diagnosis.

Also, new rules prohibit refills on prescriptions.

While some parents are angry at the idea of these harsher stipulations, Jameson said the new rules will ultimately benefit the students who truly have ADD/ADHD.

Because students with a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD are treated as students with disabilities, it is important to weed out the students who are trying to ease their way through their time at Clemson, he said.

"We wish we had a blood test," said Jameson.

"The biggest problem is that we need a better diagnostic test.

Right now it's a loose diagnosis based on loose data." There is no physical exam that can prove a true diagnosis of ADD/ADHD.

It is this current type of loose diagnosis that has Jameson filling on average one prescription for Adderall per day.

Another issue with students abusing Adderall is their lack of information.

The many students that buy Adderall, which can sometimes reach prices of $10 a pill during exam week, do not have a clear concept of the side effe...

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